Registered Charity No: 1063947 (England & Wales), SC041997 (Scotland).

Cat Action Trust was established in 1975, as the UK pioneer in promoting the welfare of feral cats. We were from the outset committed to caring not culling and were among the first to use the humane trap, neuter, return (TNR) method of managing feral cat colonies. Over the years we have broadened our voluntary work to include assisting lost, homeless or abandoned domestic cats.

Our charity supports a network of enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers across the UK who seek to improve the welfare of these “unnoticed” cats . In so doing they help save cats from a life of hunger, hardship and abuse. Cats that come into our care are neutered and given any veterinary treatment they may need. We are a non-euthanasia organisation and will only put a cat to sleep if they are terminally ill and suffering; or so badly injured that they could not survive.

We see and treat some terrible injuries and believe every cat and kitten deserves to be healthy and cared for and preferably with a comfy lap to sit on!

A gift in a Will helps us to:

  • Fund essential veterinary care for neglected, abandoned or injured feral and domestic cats
  • Provide food and litter whilst cats are rehabilitating in our care
  • Purchase and maintain vital specialist equipment that our volunteers use to safely trap and transport feral cats. This equipment is needed to take cats for veterinary treatment and when necessary relocate them to safe new sites.
  • Socialise and rehome feral kittens that are young enough to be domesticated.

If you can, please remember The Cat Action Trust in your Will: you would make a real difference to the welfare of cats that are otherwise ignored and left to struggle alone.